Natural Resources Stewards are people of all ages and walks of life who love New Hampshire’s outdoors: our trees and parks, forests and fields, the rocky soil, plants, and pollinators within our farms and gardens. Stewards are a community of volunteers who make a difference caring for the nature of New Hampshire.
Beginning Sept. 6 at Canterbury Shaker Village, a new discovery course begins, bringing people together like you who love being outdoors, learning and caring for the natural world. Held on Fridays for 12 weeks, the course offers you hands-on experiences exploring N.H.’s natural resources from neighborhood parks to native woodlands.
You’ll learn how soil, water, wildlife, fungi, plants, and people are connected through ecosystems, and how outside influences, such as invasive species, impact their function. You’ll also gain knowledge, skills, and tools to improve and restore the ecosystems of our backyards, communities, and greater landscape of the region.
The program is open to all. It is especially helpful for those volunteering on conservation commissions, tree committees, or watershed associations, and for those who maybe aren’t sure yet how they can help but want to make a difference. Come join us!
Space is limited, so the sooner you apply the better your chances of making it into the program. There is a $295 registration fee but scholarships are available, so don’t let the cost stop you from applying! Apply now online at nhstewards.org.
For more information, visit nhstewards.org or call UNH Cooperative Extension at 641-6060. The Natural Resources Stewards Program is sponsored by UNH Cooperative Extension and the N.H. Division of Forests and Lands in partnership with Canterbury Shaker Village, N.H. Fish and Game Department and its Wonders of Wildlife Program, and U.S. Forest Service, in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and County Conservation Districts.